'Magic in Toyland' at Fernwood for families

Friday

Dec 25, 2009 at 12:01 AM

The snow has finally blanketed the Pocono landscape and the holiday season is here, bringing us a white Christmas and holiday cheer. No matter if you have been naughty or nice, during the hectic days of the holidays, give yourself and your loved ones a gift of magic for a low price.

JOHN WARCHOL

The snow has finally blanketed the Pocono landscape and the holiday season is here, bringing us a white Christmas and holiday cheer. No matter if you have been naughty or nice, during the hectic days of the holidays, give yourself and your loved ones a gift of magic for a low price.

For only $5 per person for non-guests but free for guests staying at Fernwood, "Magic in Toyland," a holiday magic show featuring the magic of John Bundy and Morgan, will be staged Saturday at the resort.

Toymaker Papa Gepetto has come to work for Santa. He is joined by a rag doll, which comes to life to create this fun-filled family show. "Magic in Toyland" is the perfect holiday treat, filled with magic, comedy, puppets and the spirit of the holiday season.

Danny Lynch, entertainment director of Fernwood, has a goal "to find new entertainment for our guest's enjoyment." Lynch said, "There is so much to do here. Dine in our restaurants, relax and swim at our indoor pools, horseback riding, snow tubing, and our commitment to provide an outstanding family vacation experience."

It has become a tradition for Fernwood to host holiday shows. Lynch said, "We have been doing a holiday show for a number of years now. In the past, we have hired various professional entertainers who perform special holiday-themed shows; however, my favorite production was in 2005 when we decided to create and produce our own variety holiday show starring many of our own staff members."

This year's show features John Bundy and Morgan. "John Bundy and Morgan are talented illusionists, known throughout the world and recognized by many other famous illusionists for their talent combined with specialty themed performances," Lynch said.

In 1994, Bundy was joined by his performing partner Morgan. Together they have appeared at Trump Plaza, Tropicana and Trump Castle in Atlantic City. Their television credits include two appearances on the "Late Show with David Letterman," "Ricki Lake," "Gordon Elliot" and the Fox Kids Network. Bundy is often called upon as a consultant for East Coast film and television projects.

Some of Bundy's other production show credits include Madison Square Garden, New York City; New World Center, Hong Kong; Radio City Music Hall, New York City; and TVB, China. For information about John Bundy and Morgan, visit www.illusionbiz.com.

Lynch said that this year's show will be special because "John Bundy and Morgan have been performing magical theme shows for over 30 years and really bring their expertise to tap into the holiday spirit."

According to Bundy, "Toymaker Papa Gepetto has come to work for Santa. He is joined by a living rag doll and a cast of elaborately costumed Christmas characters to create this fun-filled family show."

Not a stranger to the Poconos, Bundy said, "I have visited many, many times, especially in the '80s."

Of the show, "Magic in Toyland," Bundy said, "It is one of the older shows we perform." Laughing, Bundy added, "Basically, it took a lot of years to get it right."

The unique, toy-themed magic is large enough to be seen from the last row. Lynch said, "They will be amazed. It is more than just a magic show. John Bundy and Morgan bring alive the spirit of the holiday."

Bundy said that the show "feels and looks like Christmas, it is a fun show full of illusions, it is a fun family show, and all will have a seriously good time. Adults will remember how it felt like when they were kids again, and the show is especially great for the kids, for there is audience participation that includes them."

Lynch agreed, "Kids will be enthusiastically entertained and drawn into the magic of the moment, because this is a show for the entire family, and what is better then spending a magical evening together?"

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